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Ethical investing fruitful for income investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2017
Retirees looking to include preferences for high environmental, social and governance performance and reduced carbon in global equity dividend strategies can do so without forfeiting income, according to AXA Investment Managers. A recent study by the ...

Super fund property manager leads global sustainability ranking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... GRESB are already disclosing their sustainability performance to stakeholders. There is a strong focus on social and governance aspects; 97% have a policy on diversity and equal opportunities, 94% include sustainability-specific requirements in their ...

Superannuation gets another makeover

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017
... strong prudential regulator." Responding to the reforms, AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck slammed the changes to governance structures as "politically driven" and not reflective of what is in the best interests of super fund members. "Removing the ...

APRA names heavyweight panel to investigate CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... Australian Prudential Regulation Authority appointed three highly experienced panel members to conduct an inquiry into the governance, culture and accountability frameworks of the Commonwealth Bank. Chairman of the Banking and Finance Oath, John Laker ...

BNP Paribas AM acquires fintech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... will be instrumental for its future growth as the framework of the deal sees Gambit remain independent with its own governance, culture and management unchanged.

Aussie super funds increase world ranking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... been the ability of leading asset owners to adapt to the ever-changing investment environment, through improvements in governance and the ability to learn from their peers." According to the research, the world's top 300 pension funds now represent 43.2% ...

Infocus buys influential advice business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... Infocus' commitment to compliance and innovation were key drivers behind the decision. "We are impressed by Infocus' governance, systems and software including award-winning CRM and advice process management software Platformplus. This will help us with ...

APRA issues warning to underperforming super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
... offering may be inappropriately eroding member retirement benefits. Additionally, APRA will review the planning practices, governance and risk management frameworks of each licensee to address the risks arising from poor performance. The regulator did ...

Treasurer backs APRA's CBA probe

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
... Address. Morrison said he supported and is pleased with APRA's decision to conduct an independent inquiry into CBA's governance and accountability frameworks, following AUSTRAC initiating legal proceedings for anti-money laundering allegations. In terms ...

Acorns hits $100m milestone

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
... allows users to track spending habits, and the Emerald Portfolio, which applies environmental, social and corporate governance strategies to investments. According to the EY FinTech Adoption Index, Australia is embracing fintech at a rapid pace, well ...